Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Advances to US Open Third Round

Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the US Open. This victory marks his fifth time reaching the third round in six appearances at the tournament. Alcaraz, who missed four and a half months due to a right wrist injury, expressed that he is now pain-free and feeling great on the court.